Canneseries: Here’s what we know about jury members, lineup and more

Sofie Gråbøl, renowned for her role in 'The Killing,' will lead the Canneseries jury. Joining her are Olivier Abbou, Amine Bouhafa, Alice Braga, Macarena García, and Alix Poisson, forming a six-member panel to judge the competitive lineup, featuring Denmark's 'Dark Horse,' Euro co-production 'This is Not Sweden,' and Beta Film's 'Operation Sabre.'

Sofie Gråbøl's Background

Sofie Gråbøl, a multi-award-winning actor, achieved international acclaim as police inspector Sarah Lund in 'The Killing,' a Scandi noir phenomenon. Her impressive career includes roles in 'Early Spring,' 'Taxa,' and 'Nikolaj og Julie.'

Jury Members

Joining Gråbøl is Olivier Abbou, known for directing and producing series and films like 'Madame Hollywood,' 'Territories,' and 'Get In.' Alice Braga, famous for her roles in 'City of God' and 'The Suicide Squad,' adds her expertise to the panel.


Macarena García, acclaimed for her debut in 'Blancanieves,' receiving the Silver Shell for Best Actress at the San Sebastián Film Festival and the Goya Award for Best New Actress, brings a wealth of talent. Alix Poisson, known for her work with Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, and Amine Bouhafa, a musician whose credits include 'The Adventures of Paddington' and Oscar-nominee 'Four Daughters,' complete the jury lineup.

Canneseries Lineup

Canneseries commences with 'Dark Horse,' 'This is Not Sweden,' and 'Operation Sabre' in competition, alongside 'Living on a Razor’s Edge' from Brazil, 'Dumbsday,' 'Moresnet,' 'The Zweiflers,' and 'To The Wonder.'

Out-of-Competition Premieres

Notable premieres include Disney+'s 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld,' Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' starring Michael Douglas, and Jonathan Nolan's 'Fallout' for Amazon.

FAQs:

Who is leading the Canneseries jury this year?
Sofie Gråbøl, renowned for her role in 'The Killing,' is leading the Canneseries jury, joined by Olivier Abbou, Amine Bouhafa, Alice Braga, Macarena García, and Alix Poisson.

Which shows are competing in Canneseries alongside 'Dark Horse' and 'Operation Sabre'?
Shows like 'This is Not Sweden,' 'Living on a Razor’s Edge' from Brazil, 'Dumbsday,' 'Moresnet,' 'The Zweiflers,' and 'To The Wonder' are competing alongside 'Dark Horse' and 'Operation Sabre.'